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Alex Mahadevan
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Director, MediaWise, Poynter Online
Saint Petersburg
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By Alex Mahadevan Verified| Poynter Online Verified TikTok is the latest social media platform to roll out a crowdsourced fact-checking experiment. Its version is called Footnotes. The social platform says the new feature won’t replace the partnerships with more than 20 fact-checkers that currently debunk misinformation on TikTok. Users in the U.S., over the age of 18, who have used the platform with no recent violations of community guidelines, can apply to contribute to Footnotes starting today.
By Alex Mahadevan Verified| Editor & Publisher Verified Posted Wednesday, April 9, 2025 9:05 am@ The San Francisco Chronicle. The Texas Tribune. Time magazine. The Washington Post.
By Alex Mahadevan Verified| Poynter Online Verified TikTok is the latest social media platform to roll out a crowdsourced fact-checking experiment. Its version is called Footnotes. The social platform says the new feature won’t replace the partnerships with more than 20 fact-checkers that currently debunk misinformation on TikTok. Users in the U.S., over the age of 18, who have used the platform with no recent violations of community guidelines, can apply to contribute to Footnotes starting today.
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Poynter Online
The Poynter Institute is a global nonprofit organization based in St. Petersburg, Florida, dedicated to enhancing democracy through improved journalism. Founded in 1975, it is recognized as a leading school for journalists, focusing on ethical practices, freedom of expression, and the importance of compelling journalism in fostering civic engagement. Poynter offers a variety of services aimed at supporting journalists and news organizations. These include training in ethics and fact-checking, effective reporting and storytelling, and leadership development. The institute also promotes diversity and inclusion in newsrooms, strengthens local news organizations, and enhances media literacy within communities. Poynter provides interactive online courses, hands-on seminars, and organizes conferences to address industry challenges and innovations, making it a vital resource for media professionals worldwide.
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